Few industries experienced a more drastic reversal of fortune on Election Day than the cryptocurrency sector. On November 4, several of its largest companies were locked in a seemingly interminable battle with the Securities...more
12/11/2024
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Point-of-sale financing arrangements payable in four or fewer interest-free installments, known as buy now, pay later (BNPL) arrangements, have soared since their initial breakthrough during the pandemic. Unlike conventional...more
3/19/2024
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As consumer-facing financial institutions of all types—from well-established banks to newly-launched fintechs—set their 2024 regulatory compliance goals, they may wonder if their New Year’s resolutions align with those that...more
1/12/2024
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In 2017, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) enacted a landmark regulation requiring financial services institutions such as banks and insurance companies in the state to meet substantial cybersecurity...more
11/8/2023
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After prolonged deliberation, California has finally decided to enter the virtual currency regulatory arena by adopting two virtual currency regulatory bills into law. The California Digital Financial Assets Law (“DFAL”),...more
10/25/2023
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The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) proudly announced an “update on [its] two-year transformational initiative to strengthen NYDFS’ nation-leading virtual currency oversight” on September 18, 2023. Although...more
10/9/2023
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